Anthony Weiner decided to say it with carnations instead.
Yesterday, on his first day of unemployment, the disgraced ex-congressman found himself with some extra daytime hours. So Weiner did what any husband in the doghouse should: He bought flowers.
Weiner was forced to step down after admitting to sending sexually explicit photos or messages to at least six women, and his resignation took effect after midnight yesterday. In the morning, he ambled to a grocery store about a block from his Queens, N.Y., apartment to pick up the bouquet.
Looking casual in a chambray button-down and jeans — maybe we’ll see an unemployment beard to match his dressed-down duds soon? — the overexposed Democratic pol passed over the long-stemmed red roses and jaunty yellow sunflowers in favor of three bundles of carnations in red, white and blue.
The only telltale sign he’s having a hard time letting go? His BlackBerry was still clipped to his belt.
Weiner’s selection, according to the store, cost $22.97. On his way home, he stopped for bagels and also greeted some friendly former constituents, taking a photo with one and chatting with another.
He took the floral arrangement inside his apartment, but the red, white and blue color combination makes us question whether they were actually for his wife, Huma. Perhaps they’re just an early start on Fourth of July decorating.
Or maybe Nancy Pelosi likes carnations.
Yesterday, on his first day of unemployment, the disgraced ex-congressman found himself with some extra daytime hours. So Weiner did what any husband in the doghouse should: He bought flowers.
Weiner was forced to step down after admitting to sending sexually explicit photos or messages to at least six women, and his resignation took effect after midnight yesterday. In the morning, he ambled to a grocery store about a block from his Queens, N.Y., apartment to pick up the bouquet.
Looking casual in a chambray button-down and jeans — maybe we’ll see an unemployment beard to match his dressed-down duds soon? — the overexposed Democratic pol passed over the long-stemmed red roses and jaunty yellow sunflowers in favor of three bundles of carnations in red, white and blue.
The only telltale sign he’s having a hard time letting go? His BlackBerry was still clipped to his belt.
Weiner’s selection, according to the store, cost $22.97. On his way home, he stopped for bagels and also greeted some friendly former constituents, taking a photo with one and chatting with another.
He took the floral arrangement inside his apartment, but the red, white and blue color combination makes us question whether they were actually for his wife, Huma. Perhaps they’re just an early start on Fourth of July decorating.
Or maybe Nancy Pelosi likes carnations.
